Our newest segment of The Morning Show series “Home Grown” involves checking the pH balance of the soil in your vegetable garden. During the last five weeks, we have been bringing you stories to show ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

Agricultural lime is an important input for soybeans for several reasons. Lime for soil can neutralize yield-limiting soil ...

Penn State Master Gardeners in Lancaster County field many questions each year about the pH recommendations on residents’ soil test results. You will likely not even know anything about the pH of your ...

Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...

The most common mistake by home gardeners is not having their soil tested before applying fertilizer or lime. Those who fail to have their soil tested on a regular basis are basically guessing, ...

Purdue Extension Educators frequently encourage homeowners to get soil tests when they want to grow new plants in an area, or try to diagnose what’s wrong with plants currently growing. One key ...

Lynette Abbott examines how the rhizosphere, a narrow collar of soil clinging to plant roots, is emerging as a key player in ...

Wood ashes don't have to be disposed of. They can actually be useful in your garden, but only if you know how to use them ...